There are 6 ways to get from Chesapeake to McLean by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
- Take the bus from Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr to Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rdbus
2h 7m$421–692Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
5h 14m$35–295Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
6h 57m$35–53Drive 196.5 mi
- Drive from Chesapeake to McLeancar 196.5 mi
3h 29m$36–52Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr to Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rdbus
2h 22m$133–844Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3h 30m$163–726
Chesapeake to McLean by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to McLean is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to McLean is to fly and bus which takes 2h 7m and costs $420 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesapeake to McLean. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Rosslyn+Bay C and Ballston+Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Chesapeake and McLean is 183 miles. The road distance is 197.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to McLean without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $30 - $300.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Chesapeake to McLean, including transfers.
Chesapeake to McLean bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to McLean is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $30 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 57m.
Chesapeake to McLean bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to McLean is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Chesapeake to McLean.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and McLean, VA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–290 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Arlington 5 times a week. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 4h 9m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $29–290
- Business Class
- $90–350
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr to Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr to Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adult
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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